Those struggles, combined with a report about Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul looking into the possibility of finding a new home for Garland because of Mitchell’s impending contract extension, led to numerous trade inquires. Opposing executives sensed an opportunity. They wanted to see whether the Cavs would consider a roster shakeup, with Garland linked to San Antonio, New Orleans, Minnesota and the Los Angeles Lakers. But the Cavs held firm. They weren’t willing to split the Garland-Mitchell tandem, not without first seeing what it would like in a new system, with a new coach and new ideas.